System and method for teaching a new language

Abstract

A first and a second language are presented in audiovisual and printed format with equal emphasis, so that either language can be learned. Moreover, the audiovisual and the printed format are presented in consistent format to reinforce the learning experience. The printed material may include a slider with a picture consistent with the image shown on the audiovisual format, and the slider can be moved to selectively reveal the spelling of the word in either the first or the second language. Other items, such as electronic books, toys and apparel can be used to present consistent images to reinforce the bilingual training.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention pertains to a system and method for presenting and teaching a new language. In particular, this invention relates to the presentation of two languages with equal emphasis. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] It is well known that children are able to learn multiple languages without effort. It is also known that as a person grows older and leaves childhood, it becomes progressively more difficult to gain fluency in a new language. However, most methods for teaching a new language differentiate between the two languages wherein prior knowledge of a first language is used to teach the second language. These methods typically cannot be used in the reverse circumstance when a speaker has prior knowledge in the second language but wishes instruction in the first language. This unnecessarily reduces the flexibility of a teaching method. Moreover, the categorization of a “primary language”, “secondary language” or “for...

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Benefits of technology

[0014] These and other objects are attained by providing an audio video output, such as is provided by a videotape or DVD, wherein words are spoken in a first language and then spoken in a second language. Alternately, a CD-ROM can be used to provide audio output. Typically, the speaker of the first language will be spoken in a voice which is easily distinguishable from the voice in which the second language is spoken. Using speakers of different genders is a pleasant way to provide this distinction. Additionally, printed material is provided wherein written words are presented with the same background color as that shown on the video. The printed material ma

Problems solved by technology

It is also known that as a person grows older and leaves childhood, it becomes progressively more difficult to gain fluency in a new language.

These methods typically cannot be used in the reverse circumstance when a speaker has prior knowledge in the second language but wishes instruction in the first language.

This unnecessarily reduces the flexibility of a teaching method.

Moreover, the categorization of a “primary language”, “secondary language” or “foreign language”, may not be preferred by some speakers, particularly parents imparting

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